Info corner for campers
Useful links
- Croatian National Tourist Board (www.croatia.hr)
- Tourist association of the town of Novalja (www.tz-novalja.hr)
- Croatian auto club – HAK (www.hak.hr)
- Map of Croatia (http://www.hak.hr/map2/map2.aspx?t=0)
- Weather forecast (http://www.hak.hr/info/vremenska-prognoza.aspx)
- Meteorological information and weather forecast for Novalja (http://www.meteo-centar.hr/met/info.html)
- Roads, tunnels and ports webcams (http://www.hak.hr/map2/map2.aspx?l=21)
- Jadrolinija (http://www.jadrolinija.hr/)
- Croatian Motorways (http://www.hac.hr/?task=aut)
- Wikipedia Novalja (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novalja)
- Wikipedia Pag (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pag_(island))
Time table – ferry boat Prizna – Žigljen (Pag)
Seasonal time table from June 1 to September 30, 2009.
| Prizna | Žigljen |
|---|---|
| 00:30 (13.06.- 06.09.) | 00:00 (13.06. - 06.09.) |
| 04:30 (04.07. – 14.09.) | 04:00 (04.07. – 07.09.) |
| 05:30 | 05:00 (13.06. – 14.09.) |
| 06:30 | 06:00 |
| 07:30 | 07:00 |
| 08:30 | 08:00 |
| 09:30 | 09:00 |
| 10:30 | 10:00 |
| 11:30 | 11:00 |
| 12:30 | 12:00 |
| 13:30 | 13:00 |
| 14:30 | 14:00 |
| 15:30 | 15:00 |
| 16:30 | 16:00 |
| 17:30 | 17:00 |
| 18:30 | 18:00 |
| 19:30 | 19:00 |
| 20:30 | 20:00 |
| 21:30 | 21:00 |
| 22:30 | 22:00 |
| 23:30 (12.06. – 06.09.) | 23:00 |
Seasonal time table.pdf (54 kb)
Out-of-season time table from October 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009.
| Prizna | Žigljen |
|---|---|
| 05:30* | 06:00* |
| 06:45 | 07:30 |
| 08:15 | 08:45 |
| 09:30 | 10:15 |
| 10:45 | 11:30 |
| 12:00 | 12:45 |
| 13:30 | 14:15 |
| 15:00 | 15:45 |
| 16:30 | 17:15 |
| 18:00 | 18:45 |
| 19:30 | 20:15 |
| 21:00** | 21:30** |
| 22:00*** | 22:30*** |
* does not operate on Sundays and holidays
** from November 3, 2008 to March 27, 2009, ferry boat sails from Prizna at 9:30 PM, and from Žigljen at 10 PM
*** operates until November 2, 2008 and from March 28, 2009
Out-of-season time table.pdf (44 kb)
Money
Kuna (100 lipas). Currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, posts, travel agencies and hotels.
Holidays and days off
January 1 – New Year, January 6 – Epiphany, April 12 and 13 – Easter and Easter Monday, May 1 – Labour Day, June 11 – Body of Christ, June 22 – Day of Antifascist struggle, June 25 – Statehood Day, August 5 – Day of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving, August 15 – Assumption of Mary, October 8 – Independence Day, November 1 – All Saints Day, December 25 and 26 – Christmas holidays.
Electricity voltage of the town grid
220 V, with the frequency of 50 Hz.
Tap water
Drinkable in all parts of Croatia.
Fire protection
If you notice a fire, please call 93 or 112 immediately; until firefighters arrive, try to put out the fire, but be careful not to put yourself or others in danger! Obey the signs prohibiting bonfires! Be careful not to leave your vehicles where they block fire lanes and access.
Search and rescue
In case of accidents on land and at sea, call 112.
Croatia by car
Mobile phone use is prohibited when driving. Fastening the seat belt is mandatory.
Documents
A drivers licence and registration card, as well as proof of insurance are needed to enter Croatia.
Speed limits
- in residential areas: 50 km/h
- outside residential areas: 90 km/h
- on roads for motor vehicles and fast roads: 110 km/h
- on motorways: 130 km/h
- motor vehicles with a trailer: 80 km/h
- buses and buses with a light trailer: 80 km/h
Driving with lights on is mandatory during winter, day and night (0-24).
Gas stations
Open from 7 AM to 7 or 8 PM every day; during the summer season until 10 PM.
Gas stations in bigger cities and on larger international roads are open 0-24.
In case of a traffic accident
In case of an accident, first notify the police by dialling 92. It is not obligatory in case of an accident with smaller damage. Secure the spot of the accident by setting down a triangle and make sure there is no additional danger. Wait for the police to arrive. In case of damage on the vehicle, make sure you receive a confirmation from the police about the vehicle damage or you will not be able to cross the border. If you need a repair or transportation to a service station, dial 987 for road assistance (if calling from abroad, dial +385 1 987).
How to avoid traffic jams
For avoiding prolonging the travel and waiting in traffic jams, we advise you inform yourself about the road and ferry traffic conditions at the Croatian auto club (HAK) before your trip at +385 1 4640 800 or through channel 2 of the Croatian radio (RDS – HRT 2).
Important phone numbers
- International area code for Croatia 385
- Ambulance 94
- Firefighters 93
- Police 92
- Road assistance 987 (if calling from abroad or from your mobile, dial +385 1 987)
- National centre for search and rescue 9155
- General number for all emergencies 112
- General information 981
- Information on local and city phone numbers 988
- Information on international phone numbers 902
- Weather forecast and road conditions 060 520 520
- Croatian auto club (HAK) 01 4640 800; Internet: www.hak.hr; e-mail: info@hak.hr
Croatian angels
General number for tourist information for Croatia: 062 999 999. For calls from abroad dial: +385 62 999 999. The service is available in Croatian, English, German and Italian.
